THERE was a lot of interest in the recent Lanteglos Church exhibition.

The exhibition looked at the items of interest discovered during the ongoing restoration of the church and took place at the Old Bank in Camelford.

The event included an old carved stone capital that was found being used as rubble filler in the south aisle wall.

It is believed to date from the mid 12th century, about 100 years before the main church was built, and may have been part of a small, earlier church building on the same site.

Another interesting piece on display was a window mullion carved in one piece of stone dating back to when the church was being built in the mid 13th century.

It is believed to have come from a ‘church house’, built for the builders to live in and have their meals while they were working on the church.

This was later turned into a school for boys and was only demolished in the 1950s.

The pop-up exhibition was only open for five hours, but over 60 people came to see the interesting discoveries made during the roof restoration.

Due to the unexpected severe decay in the roof, an extra £50,000 has to be found.

John Pearce said the amount needed is now down to £43,000 thanks to individual donors and Cornwall Historic Churches Trust.

He said: “Please help, no matter how small the amount, your donation is urgently needed.”

Signing slates, sales of booklets and donations raised £250 towards the restoration.

Crowdfunding is available for much-needed donations — small or large — at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/lanteglos-church-restoration